Description
Irresistible Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts with Chocolate Drizzle deliver a delightful dance of sweet spices and rich chocolate. Classic comfort meets gourmet indulgence, tempting you to savor each heavenly bite of this nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Dry Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel until thoroughly blended.
- Create a separate mixture by vigorously whisking melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and integrated.
- Gradually incorporate wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring carefully to develop a consistent, soft dough without overmixing.
- Prepare frying station by heating oil to precisely 350F in a deep pan, ensuring temperature remains steady for optimal cooking.
- Shape dough into uniform round donuts or bite-sized spheres, maintaining consistent size for even cooking.
- Gently lower donuts into hot oil, frying approximately 1-2 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior with crispy texture.
- Transfer freshly fried donuts onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil and allow slight cooling.
- While donuts remain warm, generously coat each piece in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Create chocolate drizzle by melting chocolate chips with butter and milk in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until achieving a silky, glossy consistency.
- Elegantly drizzle melted chocolate across cinnamon-sugar donuts, creating an indulgent visual and flavor enhancement.
- Serve immediately for maximum enjoyment, with chocolate still slightly warm and donuts crisp.
- Store any remaining donuts in sealed container at room temperature, consuming within 48 hours for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature stays consistent around 350F to prevent greasy or undercooked donuts.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise oil temperature monitoring during frying.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying to maintain oil temperature and achieve even golden-brown coloring.
- Let donuts cool slightly before coating in cinnamon-sugar to help the mixture adhere better.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of rice and almond flour.
- Make mini donuts by using smaller dough portions for bite-sized treats perfect for parties.
- Control chocolate drizzle thickness by adjusting milk quantity for a lighter or heavier coating.
- Prevent chocolate from seizing by melting slowly and stirring frequently during preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg